About Diamond Warriors
Why Diamond Warriors?
DIAMOND - associated with strength, love and health.
WARRIORS - person(s) who shows great enthusiasm and courage; one who sacrifices themselves for the good of others.
Inspired by sports psychologist and author of the children's book "Win The Next Pitch", Dr. Curt Ickes, Diamond Warriors was born with the focus on teaching the techniques and fundamentals of the game while focusing on our four bases of the diamond; Commitment, Character, Composure, & Community.
The four bases of the diamond will be at the backbone of the camp. Every camp session will focus on different fundamentals, various drills and fun games implementing skills to promote enjoyment and improvement. Throughout the skill development and games, we will spend time developing strategies to improve the mental strength needed to be successful on the baseball or softball diamond.
1st Base: COMMITMENT
Goals will be established for the athlete each day at camp that will carry over to any other opportunities they are on the ball field, whether practice or game.
2nd Base: CHARACTER
A positive attitude not only enhances your own performance but also contributes to a healthier team dynamic, making the game more enjoyable for everyone involved.
3rd Base: COMPOSURE
Skills for athletes that can be developed through practice, mental conditioning, and experience.
Home Plate: COMMUNITY
Provides a sense of belonging, social connections, and contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game and personal growth.
About Shea
At the heart of Diamond Warriors Camps is the founder and lead instructor, Shea Mueske. Shea currently is an educator in the Oconomowoc Area School District that holds both a B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education as well as a Master’s Degree in K-12 education from Winona State University. While at Winona State University completing his education, Shea played four years of varsity baseball for the Warriors. At the conclusion of his playing time he was able to spend four years coaching at the collegiate level at WSU, along with volunteering his time coaching a variety of levels from U8 to American Legion. Shea currently resides in Oconomowoc, WI with his wife and three children and is active coaching them in baseball, softball, basketball and flag football.
What some Parents and Players have had to say:
“Shea has a dynamic and refreshing approach to coaching with a solid fundamental focus but a strong emphasis on the mental side of baseball”
- Alec H
"Diamond Warriors brings a new and most crucial aspect of the mental toughness and ability to ‘reset’ to the forefront of baseball and softball."
- Ross B
“I believe in the Diamond Warriors philosophy and have seen a transformation in my son in the short time he has worked with the Diamond Warriors Coaching Staff”
- Ben S